A new exhibition entitled
Exposed: Akerlund, Hampton, Nordlof featuring the work of three local photographers will run April 27
th through August 11
th in the Funderburg and Kuller galleries at the Rockford Art Museum.
The three photographers features are Nels Akerlund, Brian Hampton and Bradley Nordlof. Their varied techniques represent the style and diversity of today's photography.
Nels Akerlund's work features portraits of local residents in their day-to-day environment and his ability to capture everyday life's draws the viewer in. Akerlund has photographed world leaders, rock legends and politicians for over two decades.
Hampton's work which combines video with still image features wildlife providing intense images that most would never see otherwise. Hampton hopes to encourage others to protect the dwindling populations of many species around the world.
Nordlof uses texture, vivid color and composition to produce large-scale landscapes of the natural world. Together these three artists express passion through their photography. Nordlof is an artist known for his awe-inspiring subject matter.
The exhibit opens April 26
th with a preview for Art Center members while the public opening is the following day.
Rockford Art Museum was officially incorporated in 1913 and features more than 5,000 square feet of space that hosts over 1,700 works of art consisting mostly of 20
th century American art, American Impressionist paintings, photography and more. The Art Annex also features classes, lectures and brings thousands to the Museum each year.
Rockford Art Museum
711 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103
815-968-2787
www.rockfordartmuseum.org
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